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The '''Electronic Entertainment Expo''', better known as '''E3''' or '''E<sup>3</sup>''', | The '''Electronic Entertainment Expo''', better known as '''E3''' or '''E<sup>3</sup>''', is an annual game conference that has been held in Los Angeles, California; Atlanta, Georgia; and Santa Monica, California since 1995. In addition to their hardware and other series, [[Nintendo]] has showcased many new developments concerning the ''{{b|Super Smash Bros.|series}}'' series since 2001. | ||
==E3 2001== | ==E3 2001== | ||
[[File:Sakurai E3 2001.jpg|thumb|[[Masahiro Sakurai]] at E3 2001, outside the LA Convention Center.]] | [[File:Sakurai E3 2001.jpg|thumb|[[Masahiro Sakurai]] at E3 2001, outside the LA Convention Center.]] | ||
At E3 2001, ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' was announced, complete with [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thn-KLhZbeo#t=228s a trailer] and playable demo. The trailer consisted of an early version of ''Melee'' | At E3 2001, ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' was announced, complete with [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thn-KLhZbeo#t=228s a trailer] and playable demo. The trailer consisted of an early version of ''Melee'''s opening movie followed by a series of character demonstration shorts similar in execution to the [[Special Movie]]. | ||
The trailer and demo revealed the following: | The trailer and demo revealed the following: | ||
===Characters=== | ===Characters=== | ||
*{{SSBM|Mario}} | *{{SSBM|Mario}} | ||
*{{SSBM|Peach}} | *{{SSBM|Peach}} | ||
*{{SSBM|Bowser}} | *{{SSBM|Bowser}} | ||
*{{SSBM|Yoshi}} | |||
*{{SSBM|Donkey Kong}} | *{{SSBM|Donkey Kong}} | ||
*{{SSBM|Link}} | *{{SSBM|Link}} | ||
*{{SSBM|Sheik}} | *{{SSBM|Sheik}} | ||
*{{SSBM|Samus}} | *{{SSBM|Samus}} | ||
*{{SSBM|Kirby}} | *{{SSBM|Kirby}} | ||
*{{SSBM|Fox}} | *{{SSBM|Fox}} | ||
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===Stages=== | ===Stages=== | ||
*[[Princess Peach's Castle]] | *[[Princess Peach's Castle]] | ||
*[[Yoshi's Story]] | |||
*[[Yoshi's Island (SSBM)|Yoshi's Island]] | |||
*[[Jungle Japes]] | *[[Jungle Japes]] | ||
*[[Great Bay]] | *[[Great Bay]] | ||
*[[Temple]] | *[[Temple]] | ||
*[[Brinstar]] | *[[Brinstar]] | ||
*[[Fountain of Dreams]] | *[[Fountain of Dreams]] | ||
*[[Corneria]] | *[[Corneria]] | ||
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===[[Adventure Mode]]=== | ===[[Adventure Mode]]=== | ||
====Stages==== | ====Stages==== | ||
* | *[[Mushroom Kingdom (Adventure Mode)|Mushroom Kingdom]] | ||
*[[Underground Maze]] | *[[Underground Maze]] | ||
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===Notes=== | ===Notes=== | ||
*Oddly, every time a character uses a [[grab]] in the trailer, they are shown to shield first, meaning that the actors are always using the shield+attack inputs instead of the grab button. | *Oddly, every time a character uses a [[grab]] in the trailer, they are shown to shield first, meaning that the actors are always using the shield+attack inputs instead of the grab button. | ||
*While Sheik was revealed as a playable character, the trailer does not mention [[Zelda]], and the demo did not allow Sheik to be played. As a result | *While Sheik was revealed as a playable character, the trailer does not mention [[Zelda]], and the demo did not allow Sheik to be played. As a result Zelda's playability was a secret at this time. | ||
==E3 2005== | ==E3 2005== | ||
At E3 2005, the [[Wii]] was unveiled as the Nintendo Revolution. Alongside a few other games, ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' was announced by [[Satoru Iwata]] | At E3 2005, the [[Wii]] was unveiled as the Nintendo Revolution. Alongside a few other games, ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' was inadvertently announced by [[Satoru Iwata]]. [[Sakurai]] was surprised at this announcement, since Iwata had refrained from informing him of the game's existence. However, he later accepted Iwata's offer to become the game's director. No details about the game were released. | ||
==E3 2006== | ==E3 2006== | ||
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The trailer revealed the following: | The trailer revealed the following: | ||
===Characters=== | ===Characters=== | ||
*{{SSBB|Mario}} | *{{SSBB|Mario}} | ||
*{{SSBB|Wario}} | |||
*{{SSBB|Link}} | *{{SSBB|Link}} | ||
*{{SSBB|Samus}} | *{{SSBB|Samus}} | ||
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*{{SSBB|Pikachu}} | *{{SSBB|Pikachu}} | ||
*{{SSBB|Pit}} | *{{SSBB|Pit}} | ||
*{{SSBB|Snake}} | *{{SSBB|Snake}} | ||
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*[[Nintendog]] | *[[Nintendog]] | ||
**While part of the [[Assist Trophy]] item, the Assist Trophy itself was never shown, and as a result the Nintendog was believed to be a separate item. | **While part of the [[Assist Trophy]] item, the Assist Trophy itself was never shown, and as a result the Nintendog was believed to be a separate item. | ||
====[[Final Smash]]es==== | ====[[Final Smash]]es==== | ||
*[[Mario Finale]] | *[[Mario Finale]] | ||
*[[Triforce Slash]] | *[[Triforce Slash]] | ||
* | *[[Zero Laser]] | ||
*[[Cook Kirby]] | *[[Cook Kirby]] | ||
*It was widely believed that the massive [[Wario Waft|fart]] unleashed by Wario at the trailer's false conclusion was to be a Final Smash. | *It was widely believed that the massive [[Wario Waft|fart]] unleashed by Wario at the trailer's false conclusion was to be a Final Smash. | ||
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*[[Battleship Halberd]] | *[[Battleship Halberd]] | ||
*[[Castle Siege]] (first two areas) | *[[Castle Siege]] (first two areas) | ||
*[[Pokémon Stadium 2]] | |||
*[[Skyworld]] | |||
*[[Shadow Moses Island]] | |||
*{{SSBB|Mario Circuit}} | |||
*{{SSBB|Yoshi's Island}} | |||
==E3 2007== | ==E3 2007== | ||
At E3 2007, a 15-second representation was | At E3 2007, a 15-second representation was showed to showcase the things already known about ''Brawl'' as distributed by the [[DOJO!!]]. However, the representation also accidentally showed {{SSBB|Donkey Kong}}, who was uncomfirmed by the DOJO!! at the time. Aside from lacking character voices, the footage appears identical to the game's released form. The first confirmed release date for ''Brawl'' for North America was announced to be December 3, 2007, but was later delayed twice. | ||
==E3 2011== | ==E3 2011== | ||
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==E3 2013== | ==E3 2013== | ||
''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'' was revealed at E3 2013 during a [[Nintendo Direct]] presentation, in the form of [http://youtube.com/watch?v=rUyoUfy5hGs a trailer]. [http://youtube.com/watch?v=vQD1yJinzeQ Demonstrations of the game] were also made the same day, including the revealing of the {{SSB4|Wii Fit Trainer}} and a battle between {{SSB4|Mario}} and {{SSB4|Mega Man}} [http://youtube.com/watch?v=rqxDPJmO6f8]. | ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'' was revealed at E3 2013 during a [[Nintendo Direct]] presentation, in the form of [http://youtube.com/watch?v=rUyoUfy5hGs a trailer]. [http://youtube.com/watch?v=vQD1yJinzeQ Demonstrations of the game] were also made the same day, including the revealing of the {{SSB4|Wii Fit Trainer}} and a battle between {{SSB4|Mario}} and {{SSB4|Mega Man}} [http://youtube.com/watch?v=rqxDPJmO6f8]. | ||
===Characters=== | ===Characters=== | ||
*{{SSB4|Mario}} | *{{SSB4|Mario}} | ||
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*{{SSB4|Wii Fit Trainer}} | *{{SSB4|Wii Fit Trainer}} | ||
*{{SSB4|Mega Man}} | *{{SSB4|Mega Man}} | ||
===Stages=== | ===Stages=== | ||
*[[Battlefield]] | * [[Battlefield]] | ||
*[[3D Land]] | * [[3D Land]] | ||
*[[Gerudo Valley]] | * [[Gerudo Valley]] | ||
*[[Spirit Train]] | * [[Spirit Train]] | ||
*[[Skyloft]] | * [[Skyloft]] | ||
*[[Arena Ferox]] | * [[Arena Ferox]] | ||
*[[Living Room]] | * [[Living Room]] | ||
*[[Boxing Ring]] | * [[Boxing Ring]] | ||
*[[Town and City]] | * [[Town and City]] | ||
*[[Wii Fit Studio]] | * [[Wii Fit Studio]] | ||
*[[Wily Castle]] | * [[Wily Castle]] | ||
*Unknown jungle-based stage (later revealed to be a part of [[Smash Run]] on the 3DS version) | * Unknown jungle-based stage (later revealed to be a part of [[Smash Run]] on the 3DS version) | ||
==E3 2014== | ==E3 2014== | ||
===Super Smash Bros. Invitational=== | ===Super Smash Bros. Invitational=== | ||
At E3 2014, a [[Super Smash Bros. Invitational]] held by Nintendo took place on June 10th, 2014 at 4:00 PM [[wikipedia:Pacific Time Zone|PTZ]], where 16 selected [[smasher]]s were invited to participate in a {{forwiiu}} tournament. The winner of the tournament was Gonzalo "{{Sm|ZeRo}}" Barrios. The tournament also had several special guests, including an appearance by Masahiro Sakurai. | At E3 2014, a [[Super Smash Bros. Invitational]] held by Nintendo took place on June 10th, 2014 at 4:00 PM [[wikipedia:Pacific Time Zone|PTZ]], where 16 selected [[smasher]]s were invited to participate in a {{forwiiu}} tournament. The winner of the tournament was Gonzalo "{{Sm|ZeRo}}" Barrios. The tournament also had several special guests, including an appearance by [[Masahiro Sakurai]]. | ||
===Nintendo's E3 2014 Digital Event=== | ===Nintendo's E3 2014 Digital Event=== | ||
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During June 10th, 2014 at 9:00 AM [[wikipedia:Pacific Time Zone|PTZ]], Nintendo released an E3 2014 video presentation in the form of a Digital Event. The video featured | During June 10th, 2014 at 9:00 AM [[wikipedia:Pacific Time Zone|PTZ]], Nintendo released an E3 2014 video presentation in the form of a Digital Event. The video featured [[wikipedia:Reggie Fils-Aime|Reggie Fils-Aime]] (President and CEO of Nintendo of America) and [[wikipedia:Satoru Iwata|Satoru Iwata]] (then-President and CEO of Nintendo Co., Ltd) in scenes of combat, culminating in a sequence that revealed {{SSB4|Mii Fighter}} as a playable set of characters. [[amiibo]] figurines were also unveiled with proper terminology. ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' was stated to be a pioneer, being the first Nintendo game to feature interaction with such figurines. At the end of the presentation, animated footage was shown of [[Link]] and [[Pit]] both engaged in battle, subsequently indicating {{SSB4|Palutena}}'s presence as a playable fighter in ''Super Smash Bros. 4''. | ||
===''Super Smash Bros. 4'' Roundtable=== | ===''Super Smash Bros. 4'' Roundtable=== | ||
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There was also a 90-minute developer discussion regarding ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'', including [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDsmjbifWUk a segment] hosted by Masahiro Sakurai that consisted of {{SSB4|Pac-Man}}'s revelation amidst the showcasing of other features. | There was also a 90-minute developer discussion regarding ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'', including [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDsmjbifWUk a segment] hosted by [[Masahiro Sakurai]] that consisted of {{SSB4|Pac-Man}}'s revelation amidst the showcasing of other features. | ||
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRq5bz6ZNYU A trailer] for [[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]] was also released during the event. Demonstration kiosks of both versions of the game were also available for use by event-goers of the public and press. Nintendo Treehouse also broadcasted live-streams throughout the duration of E3 2014, with many segments involving gameplay and discussion of both the [[Wii U]] and [[Nintendo 3DS]] iterations of ''Super Smash Bros. 4''. | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRq5bz6ZNYU A trailer] for [[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]] was also released during the event. Demonstration kiosks of both versions of the game were also available for use by event-goers of the public and press. Nintendo Treehouse also broadcasted live-streams throughout the duration of E3 2014, with many segments involving gameplay and discussion of both the [[Wii U]] and [[Nintendo 3DS]] iterations of ''Super Smash Bros. 4''. | ||
===Revealed characters=== | ===Revealed characters=== | ||
*{{SSB4|Mii Fighter}} | *{{SSB4|Mii Fighter}} | ||
*{{SSB4|Palutena}} | *{{SSB4|Palutena}} | ||
*{{SSB4|Pac-Man}} | *{{SSB4|Pac-Man}} | ||
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*{{SSB4|Luigi}} {{GameIcon|ssb4-3}} | *{{SSB4|Luigi}} {{GameIcon|ssb4-3}} | ||
*{{SSB4|Bowser}} {{GameIcon|ssb4}} | *{{SSB4|Bowser}} {{GameIcon|ssb4}} | ||
*{{SSB4|Rosalina | *{{SSB4|Rosalina}} {{GameIcon|ssb4-u}} | ||
*{{SSB4|Yoshi}} {{GameIcon|ssb4-3}} | |||
*{{SSB4|Donkey Kong}} {{GameIcon|ssb4}} | *{{SSB4|Donkey Kong}} {{GameIcon|ssb4}} | ||
*{{SSB4|Link}} {{GameIcon|ssb4-u}} | *{{SSB4|Link}} {{GameIcon|ssb4-u}} | ||
*{{SSB4|Zelda}} {{GameIcon|ssb4}} | |||
*{{SSB4|Sheik}} {{GameIcon|ssb4-3}} | *{{SSB4|Sheik}} {{GameIcon|ssb4-3}} | ||
*{{SSB4|Toon Link}} {{GameIcon|ssb4-3}} | *{{SSB4|Toon Link}} {{GameIcon|ssb4-3}} | ||
*{{SSB4|Samus}} {{GameIcon|ssb4}} | *{{SSB4|Samus}} {{GameIcon|ssb4}} | ||
*{{SSB4|Zero Suit Samus}} {{GameIcon|ssb4-u}} | *{{SSB4|Zero Suit Samus}} {{GameIcon|ssb4-u}} | ||
*{{SSB4|Kirby}} {{GameIcon|ssb4}} | *{{SSB4|Kirby}} {{GameIcon|ssb4}} | ||
*{{SSB4|Fox}} {{GameIcon|ssb4}} | *{{SSB4|Fox}} {{GameIcon|ssb4}} | ||
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==E3 2015== | ==E3 2015== | ||
The E3 event took place from June 16, 2015 to June 18, 2015. Nintendo announced on their [https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/607910067447472129 Twitter account] that Sakurai will be hosting a video presentation on June 14th, two days prior to the event itself. It announced the paid downloadable content which includes | The E3 event took place from June 16, 2015 to June 18, 2015. Nintendo announced on their [https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/607910067447472129 Twitter account] that [[Masahiro Sakurai|Sakurai]] will be hosting a video presentation on June 14th, two days prior to the event itself. It announced the paid downloadable content which includes [[Lucas (SSB4)|Lucas]], [[Roy (SSB4)|Roy]], and [[Capcom]]'s [[Ryu (SSB4)|Ryu]] as DLC fighters, as well as a returning 64 stage, [[Dream Land 64]], and new [[Mii Fighter]] costumes. In addition, an update was released which added the [[Miiverse]] stage for free. All off this was available for purchase immediately after the presentation. It also teased at the return of the [[Hyrule Castle]] and [[Peach's Castle]] 64 stages some time in the future. In addition, the 2015 {{s|mariowiki|Nintendo World Championships}} featured {{forwiiu}} as the fourth stage of the competition along with an exhibition match featuring [[Jigglypuff (SSB4)|Jigglypuff]] and Ryu in a Final Destination match with a special appearance by {{sm|Hungrybox}} and [[Reggie Fils-Aimé]]. | ||
==E3 2018== | ==E3 2018== | ||
The ''Nintendo Direct: E3 2018'' on June 12th (9:00 am PT / 12:00 pm ET) 2018 showcased the first look at | The ''Nintendo Direct: E3 2018'' on June 12th (9:00 am PT / 12:00 pm ET) 2018 showcased the first look at [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]] for [[Nintendo Switch]]. All previously playable veterans were confirmed playable. In addition, Inklings, Daisy and Ridley were formally confirmed for the roster. New and returning items, stages and features were shown off as well. | ||
Additionally, Nintendo [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpFgh36jb88 announced] that they would be holding an [[Tournament:Super Smash Bros. Invitational 2018|invitational tournament]] also on June 12th, featuring the new ''Super Smash Bros.'' title. | Additionally, Nintendo has [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpFgh36jb88 announced] that they would be holding an [[Tournament:Super Smash Bros. Invitational 2018|invitational tournament]] also on June 12th, featuring the new ''Super Smash Bros.'' title. | ||
===Revealed characters=== | ===Revealed characters=== | ||
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===Playable characters=== | ===Playable characters=== | ||
*{{SSBU|Mario}} | *{{SSBU|Mario}} | ||
*{{SSBU|Bowser}} | *{{SSBU|Bowser}} | ||
*{{SSBU|Donkey Kong}} | *{{SSBU|Donkey Kong}} | ||
*{{SSBU|Link}} | *{{SSBU|Link}} | ||
*{{SSBU|Zelda}} | |||
*{{SSBU|Sheik}} | *{{SSBU|Sheik}} | ||
*{{SSBU|Ganondorf}} | *{{SSBU|Ganondorf}} | ||
*{{SSBU|Samus}} | *{{SSBU|Samus}} | ||
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*{{SSBU|Fox}} | *{{SSBU|Fox}} | ||
*{{SSBU|Pikachu}} | *{{SSBU|Pikachu}} | ||
*{{SSBU|Pokémon Trainer}} | *{{SSBU|Pokémon Trainer}} | ||
*{{SSBU|Ness}} | *{{SSBU|Ness}} | ||
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*[[Spirit Train]] | *[[Spirit Train]] | ||
*[[Suzaku Castle]] | *[[Suzaku Castle]] | ||
*[[Tortimer Island]] | *[[Tortimer's Island]] | ||
*[[Town and City]] | *[[Town and City]] | ||
*[[Wily Castle]] | *[[Wily Castle]] | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
